Smoker Prep Cook

Sonny’s BBQ•Palm Harbor, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a workplace that values hard work and offers opportunities for long-term growth? You’ve come to the right place! At ACGBBQ, LLC., a licensed franchisee of Sonny’s BBQ, we know our people are the heart of our success, and we’re committed to taking care of our team. At Sonny’s BBQ, we don’t just hire great people—we invest in them. When you join the ACGBBQ family, you’ll be part of a team that supports you, values your contributions, and helps you grow. The Prep person is tasked with the BOH operations to ensure our guests’ experience authentic BBQ and the exceptional hospitality Sonny’s is known for.

Requirements

Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Can be calm under pressure.
Efficient time management skills. Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Able to work with and troubleshoot smokers and hot boxes.
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Able to work with sharp knives.
Must be 18 years of age.
Attend and successfully complete ongoing training or certification programs required by the company, federally, or by the state, as it relates to this position.
Must be able to handle food products and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with other team members, including listening.
The position requires continuous walking, standing, bending, lifting, reaching, crouching, touching, feeling, tasting, talking, hearing, wiping, and smelling.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 90 pounds.
Must be able to work in wet and/or humid conditions for cleaning tools, pots, and pans, and required to work with cleaning chemicals.
Frequent washing of the hands is required.
You must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job for up to an 8-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

Have a passion for the craft of BBQ and a desire to maintain the highest food quality according to all Sonny’s and ACGBBQ standards.
Take ownership of the food and food quality from your location’s PIT.

Responsibilities

Follow all policies and procedures to ensure all food is prepared and cooked to quality standards.
Make sure all cooked and uncooked products are rotated correctly.
Adhere to sanitary and food preparation guidelines. Ensure BOH is clean and sanitary.
Work with GM to monitor accurate pars for consistent and controlled truck ordering.
Assist in receiving all incoming products, check quality and quantity, and store in their proper place.
Execute all levels of Caterings, including our Tier 2/higher end caterings to standards.
Develop an understanding of food cost and how to troubleshoot when issues arise.
Develop an understanding of how to manage Actual vs. Theoretical food/inventory costs. How to identify ways to cut and/or measure waste.
Be a Brand Ambassador- share a passion for BBQ. Present a professional appearance and proper language when addressing guests, co-workers, and management.
Be able to train the BOH team members on proper cooking and reheating standards for the best quality product.
Communicate with management of challenges that may affect standards.
Collaborate with management on guest complaints and grievances with product issues.
Perform any other work-related duties specified by upper management.